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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CAMILO FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1920043283 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 12/13/2022 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Camilo Family Child Care. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Elizabeth Camilo who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 1 adult and 1 foster (2 \302\275 month). All adults living in the home have been background cleared. When the LPA arrived, the 2 \302\275 month infant was upstairs sleeping by Per the licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Sunday 23 hours. Licensee's assistants were present during this inspection as 2 childcare children (2 years old) and 1 foster child Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. During at this time, the licensee does not have any children require IMS. The Home is set up as follows: This is a two-story bedroom, bathroom home with a kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry area, office, family room, and garage. The garage is used for storage only and no childcare activities are conducted there. There is no pool, spa, or other bodies of water on the premises. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Hanging window blinds cords are accessible to children. \303\230 Main Area: Main care is provided in the family and dining rooms. Children use the bathroom located down the hall to the right. Children have access to the backyard. There is a security gate located on the staircase that prevents children from accessing upstairs. However, the gate needs tight it up. \302\267 Family Room / Dining Room: In the Family room which is the designated playroom, LPA observed some toys for the children. Several plastic storage bins were observed in which games and toys are stored for the children. A small play kitchen was located by the door with which children can play. There are games and books on the premises of this facility. There is a TV that plays educational videos for the children. Two small tables were observed with a total of eight chairs. In the family room, there were additional toys observed to be in the room stored in cubbies. \302\267 Half Bathroom: First-floor Bathroom was toured, and inspected sink/toilet are in operable condition. Children will use this bathroom located in the hallway. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. All poison and medications are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet and drawers. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. \303\230 Off-limit : Off-limit areas of the home's entire gated upstairs, Living room, laundry area (Not gate observed), office (key lock), Bedroom #1 (downstairs, key lock) the garage, and the whole backyard and garden the fenced are broken. The licensee filled out the Declaration. The daycare children will not go outside until the backyard fence is repair and organize. \303\230 Others: \302\267 AC/Heating Unit (Off-limit) AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home and is accessible to children \302\267 Bodies of water: Per the licensee, there are no bodies of water in the home. There is a decorative water fountain that has no water. \302\267 Electrical outlets: LPA observed unused electrical outlets in the bathroom are not plugged in and made accessible to children. \302\267 Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed there is a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) that is reading in Green and located in the kitchen inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. \302\267 Fireplace: The fireplace was observed in the Family room and is screened to make it inaccessible to the children. \302\267 Hanging window blind cords : The cords are accessible to children. \302\267 Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. \302\267 Isolation area (Illness): Per the licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, he/she will be separated from other children and stay in Living room. \302\267 Medications and cleaning solutions : Detergents/cleaning compounds are in the upper kitchen cabinet. Medications are in the off-limits bedroom. \302\267 Napping: Children will nap in the designated nap areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 5 cots and 3 playpens in the closet. \302\267 Overnight Care: Pre-licensee, does provide overnight care. \302\267 Pets: 3 dogs. The licensee was unable to find the vaccinations. \302\267 Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone \302\267 Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable. \302\267 Stairs (For two-story hours): There is a safety gate barricaded to make the stairs inaccessible to the children. However the gate will need to tight it up. \302\267 The First Aid kit is located in the key-locked closet inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed complete with supplies and a first aid manual . \302\267 Transportation : The licensee will not transport daycare children. \302\267 Weapons or Firearms: Per Licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms. \303\230 Documentation: \302\267 Child files : LPA reviewed 4 children's records, the records are incomplete and missing forms. \302\267 CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with expiration date (01/2024) 1 hour of nutrition training, (8) hours of Preventive Health and Safety Training. \302\267 Criminal Record: Pre Guardian, all adults who live in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance. \302\267 Facility fees: Per Licensing Information System, facility annual fees were current. \302\267 Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: There are no current facility earthquake/fire drills documents observed during the time of this inspection. \302\267 Immunization: The assistant does not have the required immunizations (MMR and DTaP). The licensee provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination. \302\267 Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Sleeping Log: There are 1 infant (Foster child) enrolled in the facility. The licensee does not have LIC 9227 and Sleeping log in the files. LPA shared the Safe Sleeping Regulation with the licensee. \302\267 The licensee has posted as required the Facility License , Emergency Disaster plan , Earthquake Preparedness, and Parent's Rights Poster \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed and renewed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com on 10/27/2021 \302\267 Staff Personnel File: Pre licensee, no one tell her the assistant needs to have all the documents. No staff file was observed. \302\267 Staffing Ratio and Capacity: This is a small family childcare facility. LPA observed 3 young children (2 children are toddler and 1 infant) during the inspection. \303\230 The following information was discussed with the licensee : \303\274 Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files. \303\274 Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. \303\274 The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. \303\274 Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. \303\274 The licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. The licensee was advised that the inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility\342\200\231s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. \303\274 The licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B \303\274 The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). \303\274 Criminal Record Statement: Licensee [or facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, before the initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. \303\274 Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. \303\274 Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. \303\274 Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. \303\274 Type A citation: LPA (name of analyst) informed licensee [or facility representative] (include name) that this report dated (insert visit date) document(s) (number of Types A citation) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA (name of analyst) informed the licensee [or facility representative] to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (insert visit date) that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. \303\274 The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. \303\274 Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. n Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov \303\274 The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. \303\274 A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee Elizabeth Camilo .

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee was unable to find her certification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care

  • PERSONNEL RECORDS

    Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited. The licensee does not have assistants information, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above.The licensee was unable to find the Disaster drills record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the December 13, 2022 inspection of CAMILO FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of CAMILO FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 13, 2022. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CAMILO FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 13, 2022?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The lice..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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